Legal Counsel

Description

• Contribute to the review of RFQs/ITTs from a legal perspective and input into tender preparation, risks identification, negotiation of contracts, framework agreements, and consortium agreements, all in coordination with key internal stakeholders;
• Provide legal training and awareness, including training on contract negotiation and integrity matters, and be able to work remotely and independently to achieve key tender and project deadlines.
• Identify legal issues of concern and proactively develop effective legal strategies, mitigation actions, and practical solutions in support of business activities;
• Contribute to the development of Group directives/instructions based on local legislation, and assist with the implementation of legal and integrity directives/instructions;
• Manage and liaise with external service providers, including external legal counsel where necessary or relevant;
• Provide legal support to project teams during sales, execution, and warranty phases and contribute to early dispute avoidance and conflict management, liaising where necessary, with external law firms;

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of standard form construction contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC, FIDIC).
• Proven experience in construction law, including both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Ability to provide strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders, including project managers, procurement teams, and senior leadership.
• Adept at drafting and negotiating standard forms of construction and EPC contracts, particularly NEC, and with preferable experience with FIDIC, but will also be confident in navigating and managing bespoke EP agreements.
• Experience managing or supporting construction disputes, including adjudication, arbitration, and litigation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent jurisdiction) with a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Excellent transactional experience in the construction & energy projects sectors, and proficient in drafting, commenting on, and negotiating tenders and contractual agreements for complex national and international projects in the energy sector.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction and engineering contracts, including subcontracts, consultancy agreements, and collateral warranties.
• Ability to work independently and manage a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance